Air Bag Related Problems of the 2006 Lexus IS

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2006 Lexus IS. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (four problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lexus IS


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2006 Lexus IS

The Air Bag problem

There Is a common Issue with these makes and models with the drivers side knee air bag having Issues with connecting which cause the srs light go on the dashboard. I called Lexus corporate office and local dealer and they said there was a recall but it expired in 2020.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Airbag light indicator Is on and Lexus insisted they replace the entire wiring harness for over 2k due to safety Issues. The price of this repair for an electrical fault Is obscene and Is a common Issue with this model of Lexus according to owner forums.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The dashboards and interior plastic panels in certain Lexus and Toyota models Is melting in high humidity areas. This can cause the passenger airbag to not properly deploy in a collision due to the dashboard degrading.   Read details...


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